116610 or 126610?

[evolka]

I am trying to decide on which Date Sub, should hunt for the 116610 or 126610? I like them both and can't decide.
I haven't gotten a chance to see them both in person tho.

[Boaters]

126610

[HogwldFLTR]

I'd go with the tried and true for a trouble free experience!!!

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I'd go with the tried and true for a trouble free experience!!!

This would be my take right now as well.

[Andad]

116610 or 16610 would be my choice.

[Gerardus]

Originally Posted by Andad

116610 or 16610 would be my choice.

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[ah_long]

Originally Posted by Andad

116610 or 16610 would be my choice.

This

The 126610 looks better proportioned in the photos but feels heavy and looks huge on the wrist

[Tensai]

The newer version has a huge clasp underneath that many people don’t like. You can see other threads in this forum on this subject.

[dontbeshort]

Originally Posted by Tensai

The newer version has a huge clasp underneath that many people don’t like. You can see other threads in this forum on this subject.

Do you own the newer version? I do and I’m able to make an informed opinion. The clasp is ever so slightly wider than the previous version and it makes absolutely no difference. It is extremely comfortable and compliments the slightly larger 41mm dial/bezel to perfection IMHO.

[brandrea]

It comes down to aesthetics to me. I’d buy the one that looks best to my eye

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by brandrea

It comes down to aesthetics to me. I’d buy the one that looks best to my eye

Yes, it’s very simple.

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by brandrea

It comes down to aesthetics to me. I’d buy the one that looks best to my eye

Which one is that Brian?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JSolution

Which one is that Brian?

I give the nod to the 124060. I've been consistently saying that I like the supercase, but this one, to my eye, looks a bit better

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[JSolution]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I give the nod to the 124060. I've been consistently saying that I like the supercase, but this one, to my eye, looks a bit better

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I would have to agree based on photos, still haven’t seen one for real yet!

The SD43 scratched the itch for me :)

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JSolution

I would have to agree based on photos, still haven’t seen one for real yet!



The SD43 scratched the itch for me :)

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[Brny11]

Pretty sure a bunch of these threads are out there.

If I already owned 16610 or 116610, the changes with the 126610 are not worth the upgrade IMO. If I was buyin a sub for the first time, I am going with a 126610.

I prefer new watches and love the 126610 design. Not enough to part with my 116610ln though.

[Number3]

Originally Posted by Brny11

Pretty sure a bunch of these threads are out there.

If I already owned 16610 or 116610, the changes with the 126610 are not worth the upgrade IMO. If I was buyin a sub for the first time, I am going with a 126610.

I prefer new watches and love the 126610 design. Not enough to part with my 116610ln though.

This for me. I really like the new design but not different enough to make me trade up at this stage.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Brny11

Pretty sure a bunch of these threads are out there.

If I already owned 16610 or 116610, the changes with the 126610 are not worth the upgrade IMO. If I was buyin a sub for the first time, I am going with a 126610.

I prefer new watches and love the 126610 design. Not enough to part with my 116610ln though.

This sums it up for me completely

[robinmgb]

116 for me
For the reason stated above, tested and proven 3135 movement, there’s been plenty of posts about problems with the newer movement which I ignored until I had issues with it in my 2019 DJ41
I certainly won’t consider any 32 series movements until the issues have been properly resolved, if that ever even happens!

[huba01]

I prefer a 16610 for the looks for sure. And built like a tank too.

[EEpro]

Tried and true 116610LN with the bulletproof 3135 movement.

Lug fatness is overblown on the forum but hey it's a watch forum so we have to focus on such things.

[JRell]

Had both - 12 is better. The skinny bracelet on the 11 bothered me. No problems with movement at all, actually is an improvement for me. The clasp is so over blown. You don’t even notice it and it is better as it allows the watch to sit more balanced on the wrist compare to the 11. Rolex did some research and put some thought into it before they just randomly changed their most popular model! Now I will say if you can get your hands on a 12 at msrp, no brainer. But if you have to go grey, I would think the 11 is less expensive.

[aayates]

Originally Posted by JRell

Had both - 12 is better. The skinny bracelet on the 11 bothered me. No problems with movement at all, actually is an improvement for me. The clasp is so over blown. You don’t even notice it and it is better as it allows the watch to sit more balanced on the wrist compare to the 11. Rolex did some research and put some thought into it before they just randomly changed their most popular model! Now I will say if you can get your hands on a 12 at msrp, no brainer. But if you have to go grey, I would think the 11 is less expensive.

Having had both, the 12 fits my small wrist better due to slimmer lugs. I don't notice the difference in the clasp/bracelet size, seems about the same. Overall proportions look better on the 12 series to me. IMHO. Oh, and 70 or so hours reserve is cool too if you like to rotate watches like I.

[evolka]

This will be my first luxury watch. I am buying grey market. If I do decide to sell how much would both watches drop in terms of value? Would both watches hold their value? The SS Sub is very popular, I'm okay losing 10-20%. I do plan to keep this watch forever, I'm just asking as a worst-case scenario.

[Nicolamilton]

The one without known caliper issues, please.

[cjwhitey]

I think the proportions on the 126610 are better than those of the 116610. Personally, I was not a fan of the Maxi case on the 116610 and much prefer the narrower lugs and wider bracelet on the updated reference. I am currently on the hunt for a 124060, so I am clearly biased, but the change in case shape and the addition of the newer movement with the longer power reserve makes this an easy decision for me.

[Spartan King]

I was on the fence for a while, but decided on the 126610 and I'm happy I did. I really like have the longer power reserve and slightly wider bracelet. It fits me great, but both are choices are a winner. As long as you don't bankrupt yourself chasing an elusive model, you will be happy either way.

[Maiden]

Well I gotta say, I finally had a chance to see the new Sub at my dealer. I was going to make a thread on my experience, but there is so much out there on the topic I will just cover it here.

As the previous owner of two six digit subs and the current owner of a five digit sub, I can say, AT LEAST TO ME, there is practically no difference in the aesthetics of the 116610 and 126610. I was shocked because at least in pictures you can see the minute differences, but in real life it is even harder to see. It's kind of amazing to me when I think of all the angst about this on the forum, but I get us WIS obsess about the details. The new sub is simply another super case sub. It is definitely not a return to the classic look and lines of the five digits. If some feel that Rolex "fixed" the lug problem, er..okay I guess they did on a miniscule level.

Either way too each their own, ALL subs are awesome, simply buy what YOU like the best!

[JerBear]

Originally Posted by Maiden

Either way too each their own, ALL subs are awesome, simply buy what YOU like the best!

This!

I'm the proud owner of a 116610 and do not intend to upgrade but if the 12 series sings louder to you then get it. They both look great to me.

Happy hunting

[stark1]

If you're going grey (presumably you are since one of the two is discontinued), then I'd go with 116610. The enhancements made to the 126610 doesn't justify the cost difference to me. But if all things were equal (they aren't), I'd go with 126610.